June 13, 2011

Harry Potter Ultimate Editions Years 5 & 6 Giveaway

I remember when I first discovered Harry Potter. I was in college and my sister got the first three books for Christmas. I was just hanging out around my parents house, so I picked the first one up and read the whole thing. By the end of the day I had read all three. I was hooked.

I've faithfully followed the world of Harry Potter ever since. I love the books and the movies, and I've been patiently waiting for my daughters to get bigger so we could go to the Harry Potter theme park.

I love hearing about what's new in the wizarding world. But since the 7th book is long over and we are on the 7th movie, the new items are few and far between.

This Tuesday Warner Brothers is releasing Harry Potter Ultimate Editions Years 5 & 6 on Blu-Ray and DVD. If you're like me, you've probably already seen both movies multiple times. But in addition to the movie, both DVD's feature an hour of unseen bonus features.

Harry Potter and the Order of the PhoenixUltimate Edition includes

Creating the World of Harry Potter Part 5: Evolution - Deeper. Bolder. Darker. As the eight Harry Potter films trace Harry’s journey from innocent schoolboy to selfless hero, the series undergoes a transformation. Creating the World of Harry Potter Part 5: Evolution – packed with exclusive content only available here – takes you along for every exciting step of the 10-year filmmaking odyssey. Join the four directors, key members of the crew and cast, including Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, as they explore how the creative vision for the films evolved to maintain the integrity and increasing intensity of J.K. Rowling’s expansive literary series. From the ever-changing architecture of Hogwarts Castle and expanding landscape of the wizarding world, to the darkening color palette of each successive film, to the young actors maturing along with their characters, it is a wondrous and spectacular adventure to experience.

DISC 1 – MOVIE with In-Movie Experience! Explore the People, Places, Creatures and the Moviemaking Magic Behind Them, All As You Watch the Movie

DISC 2 – SPECIAL FEATURES o Creating the World of Harry Potter Part 5: Evolution o Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix: Behind the Magic o Building the Magic: The Sets of Harry Potter o Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix: The Rebellion Begins o Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix: Fulfilling a Prophecy o Additional Scenes in Hi-Def o Trailing Tonks: Natalia Tena (aka Nymphadora Tonks) Leads a Very Personal Film Set Tour o Harry Potter: The Magic of Editing: Director David Yates and Editor Mark Day Show What a Difference a Good Edit Makes o Theatrical Trailers

Creating the World of Harry Potter Part 6: Magical Effects - In Harry Potter’s world, portraits come to life, potions transform, time reverses, Quidditch players soar, dragons attack and magic is everywhere. Explore the moviemaking magic that created the wizardry and wonder of the Harry Potter film series. Now, fascinating new insights, interviews and watch-it-happen footage let you experience the triumphs of technical wizards who conjured up an awe-inspiring alternate reality. Share the fun as Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson negotiate the moving stairs. Marvel as an oversized water tank transforms into the depths of the black lake for the Triwizard Tournament. Discover which amazing sequence was filmed entirely using computer-generated imagery. Watch as blue- and green-screen backgrounds transform into towering structures and endless landscapes. You don’t know the magic until you’ve seen Creating the World of Harry Potter Part 6: Magical Effects.

DISC 2 – SPECIAL FEATURES o Creating the World of Harry Potter Part 6: Magical Effects o Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince: Behind the Magic o Additional Scenes in Hi-Def o J.K. Rowling: A Year in the Life: A Personal Look at the Journey in Creating and Launching the Final Book o Close Up with the Cast of Harry Potter: Cast Members Are Your Personal Guides to Aspects of Moviemaking That Include Editing, Makeup, Stunt, Set Design, Props, Costumes and More! o The Wizarding World of Harry Potter: Get a Sneak Peak at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at the Universal Orlando Resort o What’s on Your Mind?: Lightning-Round Q&A with Cast/Crew o One-Minute Drills: Cast Members Sum Up Their Characters o Gallery of Five Distinctive Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince ABC Family Promo Spots o Theatrical Trailers

To Buy - Harry Potter Ultimate Edition Years 5 and 6 are both coming to DVD and Blu-Ray this Tuesday 6/14!

To Win - One lucky winner will receive a DVD Copy of both movies!

1st Mandatory Entry - Tell me your favorite Harry Potter character.

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Giveaway ends 6/27/2011 @ 11:59 PM MST. This contest is open to residents of the U.S. The winner will be selected at random.org and then announced on my blog and contacted via email. The winner will then have 48 hours to respond before a new winner is selected.

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Disclosure!

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Opinions expressed in this post are strictly my own - I was not influenced in any way.

I love Luna. She's always been my favorite character and the name Luna was always my favorite name too. I was super excited when she was first introduced because her name was Luna and also because she was quirky and had amazing heart. Totally love her. Email in profile.

My favorite character will always be Draco Malfoy. In the book he went from snob to a man and we got to see the inner workings of his mind. It made us understand how an innocent could be corrupted. Loved it.

My favorite character will always be Draco Malfoy. In the book he went from snob to a man and we got to see the inner workings of his mind. It made us understand how an innocent could be corrupted. Loved it.